Here are some alternative phrases to use instead of “How are you” in English:
- “What’s new?”
- “How have you been?”
- “What’s been going on?”
- “How’s everything?”
- “How’s life?”
- “How’s it going?”
- “What’s up?”
- “What’s happening?”
- “How’s everything been?”
- “How’s your day/week/month been?”
These phrases can be used as more casual, colloquial alternatives to “How are you,” and can be a good way to start a conversation with someone. It’s important to consider the context and the relationship between the speakers when choosing which phrase to use.